Lewis Evans

Welsh surveyor and geographer
Person human Q6536537
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Lewis Evans

Summary

Lewis Evans is a human[1]. He was born in Llangwnnadl[2]. He was born on 1700[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on June 12, 1756[5]. He worked as a geographer[6], cartographer[7], surveyor[8], and map maker[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Llangwnnadl[2], Lewis Evans…
  • Lewis Evans passed away in New York City[4].
  • Lewis Evans was born on 1700[3].
  • Lewis Evans died on June 12, 1756[5].
  • Lewis Evans died on June 11, 1756[11].
  • Burial took place at Christ Church, Philadelphia[12].
  • Lewis Evans's professions included geographer[6].
  • Lewis Evans worked as a cartographer[7].
  • Lewis Evans's professions included surveyor[8].
  • Lewis Evans's professions included map maker[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Lewis Evans is A map of Pensilvania, New Jersey, New York, and the three Delaware counties[13].
  • Lewis Evans is recorded as male[14].
  • Lewis Evans's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Lewis Evans's Commons category is recorded as Lewis Evans (surveyor)[16].
  • Lewis Evans's family name is recorded as Evans[17].
  • Lewis Evans's given name is recorded as Lewis[18].
  • Lewis Evans's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[19].
  • Lewis Evans's described by source is recorded as The American Cyclopædia[20].
  • Lewis Evans's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[21].
  • Lewis Evans's described by source is recorded as Philadephia: Three Centuries of American Art[22].
  • Lewis Evans's different from is recorded as Lewis Evans[23].
  • Lewis Evans's different from is recorded as Lewis Evans[24].
  • Lewis Evans's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Lewis Evans was born in Llangwnnadl[2]. He was born on 1700[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geographer[6], cartographer[7], surveyor[8], and map maker[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Lewis Evans is A map of Pensilvania, New Jersey, New York, and the three Delaware counties[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 12, 1756[5] and June 11, 1756[11]. Lewis Evans died in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Christ Church, Philadelphia[12].

Why It Matters

Lewis Evans ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Lewis Evans born?

Lewis Evans's place of birth was Llangwnnadl[2].

Where did Lewis Evans die?

Lewis Evans passed away in New York City[4].

What did Lewis Evans do for work?

Lewis Evans worked as geographer[6], cartographer[7], surveyor[8], and map maker[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Welsh Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 9d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source BEIC Digital Library, The American Cyclopædia, Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers +1
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  2. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death New York City
    Notable work
    Instance of human
    Given name Lewis
    + 12 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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